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Sweepstakes robbed at gunpoint in North Wilkesboro; 2 arrested

James Settle, left, and Scott Anglin, right (Wilkes County Sheriff's Office)

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. -

Two people were arrested in connection with a robbery of a sweepstakes early Thursday morning while armed with a pellet gun.

James Eric Settle, 40, of North Wilkesboro, and Scotty Glenn Anglin, 39, borth of North Wilkesboro, face charges in connection with an incident around 1:30 a.m. at the Airport Sweepstakes at 2659 Elkin Highway 268.

A man, armed with a gas-powered pellet handgun, demanded money while pointing a gun at the store clerk, Wilkes County deputies said. The man left with an undisclosed amount of money.

Settle and Glenn were later arrested at Settle's home. Deputies had recognized Settle's car in the parking lot earlier in the day, sheriff's officials said.

Settle was charged with armed robbery, breaking and entering and larceny. He was held under a $100,000 secured bond.

Glenn was charged with aiding and abetting and was held under a $15,000 secured bond. Both are scheduled to appear in court March 27.

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